LS17 0BF is a safe, established residential area located 0.3km from North Rigton in Harrogate. Administratively it sits within Washburn & Birstwith ward and the Skipton and Ripon constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a accessible countryside zone — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. Residents average 46 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 88% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 6 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for LS17 0BF are sourced from Output Area E00141244 (shared with 42 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LS17 0BF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LS17 0BF.
478
46
£ 52,700 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LS17 0BF is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
LS17 0BF is a mixed residential postcode — average age 46, 88% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LS17 0BF. The average age is 45.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-09)
LS17 0BF has low crime rates — 6 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
North Rigton Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Harrogate Riding Centre0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Square And Compass0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Weeton2.0 km
- Pannal3.3 km
- Hornbeam Park5.3 km
Bus Stops
- The Church0.3 km
- Barn Elm House0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: LS170BF · Data under Open Government Licence